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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 412.34 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 412.34 and 228.98 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 412.34 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/412.34 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 412.34 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 94,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,414.41/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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